Case studies

Our case studies showcase the inspiring achievements of South Australian businesses in resource efficiency and waste management improvements – the key drivers that support a more circular economy.  Green Industries SA staff and grant funding enable us to guide businesses and industry towards sustainable changes which also help to boost productivity and performance.

Accolade Wines

Taking Recycling to another level Accolade Wines has won international acclaim for environmental initiatives such...

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Adelaide Hills Bushfire Waste Clean-up 2020

Drone vision showing the clean-up process for bushfire waste in the Adelaide Hills. Filmed in...

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Aged and Community Services Australia

To assist the aged care sector to improve and work towards better practice waste and...

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Berri Wines - Energy Efficiency

This case study highlights the opportunity of investing in electricity generation projects after implementing energy...

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Biobags

BioBags: compostable plastics means big business for South AustraliaCompostable plastics made in South Australia are...

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Bridgestone-Bandag

Bridgestone-Bandag: Extending the life of truck tyres through retreadingA case study for using procurement practices...

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Byrne Vineyards

Reaping the rewards of investing in water efficiency If you want proof that investing in...

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Cape Jaffa Wines

Cape Jaffa Wines has wholeheartedly embraced the concept of “think global and act local” in...

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Cibi Café and The Udder Way

Cibi Café and The Udder Way: Switching from single-use to bulk reusable packagingA case study...

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Dairy SA

Green Industries SA partnered with Dairy SA to deliver The Whey Forward for Niche Dairy...

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Department for Infrastructure and Transport: Regency to Pym Street Project

The issueFrom 2018 to 2021, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) delivered the Regency...

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Domiciliary Equipment Service

Assistive technology equipment can be an expensive purchase and there can be very significant waiting...

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Dorrien Estate Winery and Vinpac International: LEAN Production

Momentum is a vital ingredient in making environmental sustainability a part of a company’s culture,...

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Food South Australia

As the State’s peak industry body, Food South Australia is dedicated to growing markets, capacity and connections...

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Henschke Wines

In the wine industry success starts in the vineyard so it’s hardly surprising that a...

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Holla-Fresh Herbs & Produce

Horticulture company Holla-Fresh is determined to become even more efficient and sustainable, and the impact...

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Independent Brewers Association

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA) with support from Green Industries SA's Business Sustainability Program have...

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Kay Brothers Winery: LEAN Production

Kay Brothers Winery - LEAN Production Case StudyLean production, by whatever name, can bring some...

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MakerSpaces and the Circular Economy

SA Makers, in partnership with Green Industries SA and Rawtec, hosted a session at Makerspace...

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Mitchell Wines - Managing tariffs by managing demand

How Mitchell Wines is managing electricity costs by controlling annual load and remaining a small...

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Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board: Extending the life of branded uniforms

The issueIn 2021, Natural Resource Management reform saw the former South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural...

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Ocvitti

Ocloc: Providing a long-life, recyclable alternative to treated timber postsA case study for using procurement...

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Overview of the Circular Economy

Hear from Dr Ian Overton about South Australia's leadership on the circular economy: What is...

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Pernod Ricard

Targeted projects bring big energy savings Jacob’s Creek is a leading Australian wine brand globally...

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Premier Insulation - Precycle

PrecycleThe old adage “build it and they will come” is particularly apt for an innovative...

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Reusably

Reusably: Switching from single-use takeaway containers to reusableA case study for using procurement practices to...

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Rockford Wines - Getting the right information.

This case study highlights initiatives taken by Rockford Wines to reduce their energy usage and...

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SA Power Networks

SA Power Networks: Switching from plastic wrapping pallets and steel bins to using reusable tubsA...

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SA Water: Participation in Pipe Back trial

The issuePVC pipe is purchased by SA Water for the repair of damaged sections of...

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Section 28 Cheesemakers

Specialist cheesemaker Section 28 is proof that small changes, if carefully planned, can make a...

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Sturt Football Club

Tackling waste with Sturt Football Club Thanks to funding and support from Green Industries SA's Business...

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Taylor Wines

River wins from a community approach Revitalising the picturesque section of the Wakefield River where...

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Treasury Wine Estates

Water donation brings floodplain back to life Flooding a lonely bend of the River Murray...

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TWG Australia - Electricity bills don't have to be so demanding.

This case study highlights how The Wine Group decreased electricity demand costs by selecting the...

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Waste and Recycling: Business Essentials (2021)

In partnership with South Australian waste management experts, Green Industries SA developed a number of...

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Waste and Recycling: Office Case Study (2021)

Green Industries SA’s office on Waymouth Street, Adelaide, shares a building with the Office of...

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Wirra Wirra Vineyards

Investment in energy efficiency brings immediate returns for Wirra Wirra Wirra Wirra Vineyards made a...

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Yalumba Wine Company

Yalumba’s determination brings widespread benefits Yalumba spent more than a decade trialing better options for...

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